LEGO Star Wars 75227 Darth Vader Bust

Specifications
| Set number | 75227 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 |
| Piece count | 327 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Star Wars set 75227, “Darth Vader Bust”, represents a display bust of Darth Vader.
This model presents one of the most recognizable Star Wars characters as a brick built bust. Set 75227 focuses on Darth Vader’s helmet and visual presence rather than on a specific scene, location, or vehicle from the licence.
Its build is directed toward a compact character representation, using shape and contrast to suggest the character’s black armour and helmet.
It is mainly suited to LEGO Star Wars collectors who want a character focused display piece. Within the broader theme, it sits apart from ships, play scenes, and minifigure based sets because its subject is a bust. It is less direct for narrative play, but it can serve as a display item alongside other Star Wars models in a collection.
Inventory of set 75227
The inventory of set 75227 lists 327 pieces, spare parts excluded: 95 different lots (one shape in one color) for 83 part shapes.
Colors of set 75227
Main color: black, making up 79% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (3.7%) and flat silver (2.8%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 258 | 79% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 12 | 3.7% | |
| Flat Silver | 9 | 2.8% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 8 | 2.4% | |
| Trans-Red | 8 | 2.4% | |
| Blue | 6 | 1.8% | |
| Green | 5 | 1.5% | |
| Red | 5 | 1.5% | |
| Yellow | 4 | 1.2% | |
| Dark Red | 4 | 1.2% | |
| Other colors (4) | 8 | 2.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks Sloped | 77 | 24% | |
| Plates | 64 | 20% | |
| Bricks | 46 | 14% | |
| Bricks Curved | 30 | 9.2% | |
| Plates Special | 29 | 8.9% | |
| Plates Wedged | 20 | 6.1% |
Most common parts in set 75227
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660 | Black | 16 |
| Brick Curved 3 x 2 No Studs 24309 | Black | 11 |
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039 | Black | 11 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Black | 10 |
| Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665 | Black | 10 |
| Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] 11153 | Black | 8 |
| Brick Wedged, Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Corner 13548 | Black | 8 |
| Plate 2 x 3 3021 | Black | 8 |
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Trans-Red | 8 |
83 of the 83 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 75227 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 75227 from another set
Share of the parts of set 75227 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75304 Darth Vader | 36% | 834 | 2021 |
| 75461 Up-Scaled Darth Vader Minifigure | 33% | 1,028 | 2026 |
| 76160 Mobile Bat Base | 33% | 743 | 2020 |
| 76187 Venom | 32% | 565 | 2021 |
| 10355 Blacktron Renegade | 30% | 1,151 | 2025 |
No similarly sized set goes above 36%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 75227 within its line
With 327 pieces, set 75227 ranks #346 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2019, it ranks #170.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 75227 Darth Vader Bust have?
LEGO set 75227 Darth Vader Bust has 327 pieces. It was released in 2019 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 75227 released?
Set 75227 Darth Vader Bust was released in 2019 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 75227?
LEGO set 75227 Darth Vader Bust does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 75227?
The instructions for LEGO set 75227 Darth Vader Bust can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 75227.
What is the main color of LEGO set 75227?
Black, with 258 out of 327 pieces, or 79%. Next come dark bluish gray (3.7%) and flat silver (2.8%).
How many different parts does set 75227 contain?
Set 75227 has 95 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 83 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] in black, with 16 copies.
Does LEGO set 75227 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 75227?
Set 75304 Darth Vader, released in 2021: it supplies 36%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is this set a vehicle or a scene from Star Wars?
No. It is a bust of Darth Vader rather than a vehicle or scene model.
See also
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